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I love to give FUN gifts to children, but I don’t want them just to be entertaining. I try to choose gifts that spark creativity or help kids learn a new skill. I love gifts that get kids interested in STEAM or learning about the world. I want the gifts I give to engage children […]
We started homeschooling in 2013, and ever since, my family has made many a favorite memory and learned a lot thanks to the incredible array of homeschooling resources in Indiana. Homeschooling in Indiana can be a lot of fun! We’re lucky, Hoosiers! But homeschooling resources are not always easy to find. Hopefully, this post will […]
I like to make decisions. My husband would laugh and say that’s an understatement. Perhaps it’s why I’m a teacher and a homeschooler. Autonomy is important to me. Tell me what to do, and you’re probably going to get push back. It can be a detriment (I’m working on it), but if you’re a homeschooler, […]
The number one reason I homeschool is so my children find as much joy as possible in learning. I want them to see learning as something they get to do, rather than something they have to do. Vacuuming is a chore. Learning something like math shouldn’t be. Can everyone enjoy learning math? I think so. […]
Have you ever traveled to China? Do you know what a xióngmão is? Have you ever seen one floss! Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and as a part of the Multicultural Children’s Book Day celebration, I’m thrilled to be sharing with you one of Eugenia Chu’s children’s books, Brandon Goes to Beijing. Brandon is […]
If you have a junior or senior in high school, a college student, or your family (like mine) could use some time management tips and encouragement, Eat That Frog! For Students is a quick, informative read.
Use the code curiosity to get 20% off on 1-year of Family Math Package + Get 6 Months FREE Math is a subject I struggled with when I was in school. I don’t want my children to have the same story. To offer them a different experience, I need resources that offer my homeschooler something […]
I have a homeschooler who loves math and finds it incredibly frustrating. Some days she experiences both love and frustration in the same lesson. She appreciates the challenge of a math problem up to a point. Most of us are this way, I’d guess. We can only keep trying to understand something that is not […]
Lately, I’m being asked a lot of questions about homeschooling. I’m also hearing a lot of concerns. What do I do if my kids don’t want to learn from me? Where do I start? How do I work at home AND educate my kids? All good questions and not easy to answer. How do I […]
The older my daughter gets the more I appreciate a little help with homeschooling subjects like science. By help, I mean the collection of materials. There are so many resources to choose from. It can be daunting and finding high-quality books and materials is SO time-consuming. I know what we want: literature-based, secular, hands-on, fun. […]
The summer before I went to high school, I learned how to type. My father told me at the end of the summer, he’d give me as many dollars as I could type a minute. The typing program we used was on CD-ROM. No internet back in those days. It was tedious and without a […]
A few nights ago the Iowa Caucus was on tv. My ten year old came in, sat down, asked what a caucus was and then seconds later answered her own question. The 2020 U.S. elections are in full swing and BookShark’s U.S. Elections Lap Book couldn’t have come into our lives at a better time! […]
Let’s talk flexibility. Imagine if you will your perfect homeschool day. Everyone’s will look different, but maybe for you, it looks like having found a new curriculum you’re excited about or having all the materials laid out on the kitchen table or maybe you’ve planned a field trip to meet friends, hike and learn about […]
Do your homeschool days feel like a race that’s never-ending? Do you worry you’re not doing enough? I’ve felt both the rat race and worry I’m dropping a ball. What I’ve found is the need to simplify my homeschool day. Simplifying your homeschool day doesn’t mean cutting out all the fun or letting go of […]
Habits, the things we do on autopilot, can lead people to success, productivity, and better health. There are countless books on how to create good habits. From spending to studying, eating to time management, researchers have found the things we do over and over make a difference in the way we live. As homeschoolers, this […]
